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DV10 FZK

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,649 mi
Last recorded87,649 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 FZK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield adift

Fail 5 Dec 2025 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield adift

Pass 7 Dec 2024 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge, advised to replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge, advised to replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded both sides

Fail 7 Dec 2024 86,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge, advised to replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge, advised to replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded both sides

Pass 9 Dec 2023 79,164 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded both sides

Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 76,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,017 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 62,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 54,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,746 miles

plastic covers fitted on outer sills, and plastic under body guards fitted.

Pass 13 May 2016 36,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 36,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 26,244 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 18,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 15,907 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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DV10 FZK is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV10 FZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV10 FZK registered?

DV10 FZK is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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